found that 62% of Americans want to be their own boss.Drew Davis sure didn’t shy away from risk when he foundedDavis, who has cerebral palsy, took $3,000 saved up from years of birthdays and Christmases and created a company as a teenager.
What started as a school project that got a “B” but was dismissed as “unrealistic” by the teacher motivated Davis to take his hot sauce to market.“And so, I just decided to do it,” Davis said. “And like 24 months later, we have sold more than 178,000 bottles and have donated thousands of dollars to cerebral palsy research as a part of our mission to show that no matter your situation, anything is possible.
They cite prior work experience in the industry, encouragement from people around them, and personal savings as keys to getting started.Small businesses have certainly made an impact. TheDavis said he was always interested in entrepreneurship, but hot sauce was never in his plans until the school project.Davis said he’s been underestimated because of his cerebral palsy.
“So, I knew if I wanted to make it big, I had to kind of bet on myself,” he said. “Because I know what I'm capable of, but it's hard for a lot of people to realize that because they kind of see the wheelchair as a barrier.”It’s about making a difference and building something from start to finish.“It's tough man,” he said. “It's not as glamorous as the TV shows make it out to be. You're hands-on every day. No days off. It's grueling, especially in the early stages.